DNP: Course Requirements

DNP Program Outcomes

At the completion of the program, the Holy Family University DNP graduate will be able to:

• Synthesize nursing and multidisciplinary theories of practice to develop new practice approaches.
• Demonstrate organizational and systems leadership skills and behaviors that emphasize practice, ongoing improvement of health outcomes, and ensure patient safety.
• Disseminate new knowledge to improve healthcare outcomes.
• Implement programs using information technology for quality improvement and evaluation of healthcare outcomes.
• Design, influence and implement healthcare policies that frame healthcare financing, practice regulation, access, safety, quality, and efficacy.
• Provide effective team leadership, play a central role in establishing inter-professional teams, participate in the work of the team, and assume leadership of the team when appropriate.
• Engage in leadership to integrate and institutionalize evidence-based clinical prevention and population health services for individuals, aggregates, and populations.
• Design, implement, and evaluate therapeutic interventions based on nursing science and other sciences, as appropriate to the area of specialization.

DNP Admission Policies

Admission policies are designed to encourage students to apply who possess a high level of critical thinking; clinical competence and curiosity; a record of academic success; high moral character; and strong leadership potential.

Applicants must possess the qualifications for admission to the Doctor of Nursing Practice program. All program entry points have the same criteria.

Applicants must possess the following qualifications for admission to the Doctor of Nursing Practice:

• Official transcripts of all previous college work
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing must be obtained from an institution whose accreditation is recognized in the Directory of Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Education published by the American Council on Education. Accreditation of the nursing program must be recognized by CCNE, CNEA, or ACEN. Undergraduate transcripts must include nursing research, statistics, nursing leadership and community health nursing coursework.
• ‌All post-MSN students who apply must have evidence of meeting the core requirements of the HFU MSN plus one credit NURS 708 in their transcripts.
• NURS 601 Theoretical Basis for Nursing
• NURS 606 Professional Ethics: Theory & Practice for Advanced Nursing Practice NURS 607 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
• NURS 608 Advanced Statistics for Health Care Professionals NURS 609 Research for Evidence-Based Nursing Practice NURS 610 Advanced Pathophysiology
• NURS 611 Advanced Pharmacology
• NURS 612 Advanced Physical and Health Assessment NURS 708 Advanced Physical and Health Assessment Lab NURS 614 Health Policy, Organization, and Financing NURS 615 Quality and Safety in Health Care
• Graduate level nursing courses obtained at another institution may be reviewed though a gap analysis. This will be performed to ensure that the academic preparation for all graduates from the HFU DNP Program have equivalent outcomes. Acceptance of courses and credits deemed suitable for transfer are reviewed. Prior to registration, an individualized plan of study is created.
• Current resume or CV
• Current unencumbered license as a registered professional nurse.
• Applicants must have and are willing to apply and obtain a PA RN license.
• BSN-DNP program candidate transcripts must include nursing research, statistics, nursing leadership, and community health nursing coursework.
• MSN-DNP/FNP candidate transcripts must reflect: Advance Pathophysiology; Advanced Pharmacology; and Advanced Physical and Health Assessment course that includes baseline competency in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed by advanced practice nurses in the primary care setting.
• Overall GPA of 3.0 or above required
• No undergraduate nursing course grade < C
• Personal interview may be requested
• Statement of goals and potential scholarly project essay.
• English language proficiency: If English is not your first language, or if English is not the primary language spoken in your home, submission of results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language is required. Applicants must achieve the minimum score (22) in all sections (writing, speaking, reading, listening). Results should be sent directly to Holy Family University.

Academic Standing and Retention

Academic standing for each student will be reviewed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the respective schools after each grading period. Students will be notified in writing if they do not meet program standards.

Dismissal

Students are expected to abide by the regulations set forth by Holy Family University and the written policies and procedures of their respective programs. The University reserves the right to dismiss a student at any time for unsatisfactory academic performance or for conduct detrimental to the University or to the welfare of other members of the University community.

Dismissal proceedings will be conducted by a University committee and the student will have the option of presenting information at the dismissal meeting. The Director of the Doctoral Program and the School Dean can also recommend dismissal of a student if it is determined that a student’s conduct is unprofessional or is not consistent with the Code of Ethics of his or her intended profession.

Post BSN-FNP/DNP Required Courses

Post MSN-FNP/DNP Required Courses

Online - Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) For Advanced Practice Nurses (Leadership track) (Post APRN-DNP Track)

Offered on a Part-Time and Full-Time Basis

Part-time may be completed in 4 semesters/8 terms/17 months Full-time may be completed in 3 semesters/6 terms/12 months (26 credits; 500 clinical hours for DNP; 500 clinical hours transferred in from APRN program)

Required Courses (Effective Fall, 2020)

NURS 820 Leadership: Setting the Example 3

Online - Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) (Post MSN- DNP Leadership Track) Offered on a Part-Time Basis

Part-time may be completed in 5 semesters/10 terms/20 months (35 credits; 1000 clinical hours for DNP);

Required Courses